Savana McFarland, CPhT

Assistant Manager
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Savana McFarland, CPhT, is a certified pharmacy technician and currently holds a position at Cleveland Clinic Foundation as an assistant manager for the Medication Access Coordinators within the pharmacy department. She earned her pharmacy technician certification at Walgreens ASHP accredited program in 2009. Prior to becoming an assistant manager at Cleveland Clinic, Savana McFarland, CPhT, worked for Walgreens for 11.5 years and Summa Rehab Hospital for 2.5 years. At Walgreens, Savana McFarland, CPhT, held multiple leadership positions. During her time at Walgreens, she restructured and taught their ASHP accredited program for her final 6 years, with a technician passing rate of 80% for a 5–6-week program. At Summa Rehab Hospital, Savana McFarland, CPhT, was an inpatient pharmacy technician.

Currently at Cleveland Clinic, Savana McFarland, CPhT, has expanded her team’s roles and expectations while maintaining staffing of 80% or higher and exceeding engagement scores from years prior. Savana McFarland, CPhT, continues to upskill her team in transition of care to expand services within her department to create a more clinical role versus operational.

Presentation(s):

• To Create Success, You Must First Invest In Your Team

  Tuesday, December 5, 2023
  9:05 AM – 9:10 AM  

• (Management Case Study) Enhancing Access to Medications for Heart Failure Patients Prior to Discharge by Utilizing Certified Pharmacy Technicians

  Tuesday, December 5, 2023
  2:45 PM – 3:15 PM